Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-02-11

after which Clerk Messick called the roll
and read the minutes OF the last stated
meeting.
The Finance Committee reported In
favor OF graz ting the petition Of Robert
H. Jones, to have $2.9S ovsrpaid tax re
funded.
The Sewer and Legislative Committee,
to whom was referred the communica
tion from the Board of Health In relation
to sew ersge being drained into the drink
Ing water, presented the report of Chief
Engineer Robinson, as to the manner in
which this can be avoided, and the report
was referred back to the Sewer and Leg
islative Committee for further action.
The Opening Streets Committee pre-
sented the report of the Building lnspec-
tor on the petition of Patrick Quinn for
damages to his property at Front and
Adams streets, caused by the raising OF
the street. The report stated that the|
inspector had examined the premises, and
was of the opinion that the damages
could be repaired at cost of $50. Tbel
report was referred to the Law Commit
tee.
The act which provides for the repeal
of an act which makes the Mayor ineligi-
BILE to re election was again taken up,
and read by the clerk. Mr.. Newell NOV
ed that the act be approved by Council,
when a discussion ensued which lasted
for some time.
Upon q vote being taken on the motion
to approve the bill, 1t was lost, by IL nays
to IL ayes.
The Street Committee, to whom was re-
ferred the petition OF the Wilmington
Glass Company, asking permission to
transfer all their right to lay a railroad
track on Commerce street, to the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, re.
ported adversely. Mr.. Chambers moved
that the further consideration be post
poned, and that when Council adjourn 1t
be to meet at O'Clock Saturday after
noon, at the City Hall, to proceed to the
glass works, and the motion was
adopted
The report OF the City Treasurer show
ed balance Of $35, PAP 81 in the Union
National Bank to the credit of current
expenses, and $23, 62S 20 to the credit OF
the park fund. He also reported hav.
ing received s406 from Tax Receiver
Moody.
The Street Commissioner reported l.
men and team employed, with q pay
roll amounting to $5l.73, and the Sewer
Department reported men employed
with pay roll of 500.
The petition of Joseph r. Seeds, to
have a crossing laid at Pennsylvania
avenue and Scott street, was referred 20
the Street Committee.
Joseph johnson was granted permission
to set $50 feet Of curb on Thirteenth
street between King and French streets
William +. Beatty pe,itioned for &
lamp on Dupont street between From
and Second streets, and the petition wa
referred to the Lamp Committee.
Mr.. Newell rose to que stion of priv
lege, and stated that as he had learned
that bill In relation to Incorporating
certain sewer companies in this city wa
to be taken up by the Legislature, he bat
gone to Dover, and while there had beer
hat ded bill by the clerk of the Senat,
relating to the Municipal Court, which
had been present without the knowl
edge or consent of the Legislative Com
mittee, or without having been approved
by Council. This bill was for the pur
pose of curtailing the power of the NUM-
cipal Judge, ard increasing that of tn
Justices Of the Peace 1t was taken t.
Dover and introduced by the very mel
who have opposed the act in relation I
Mayor, and as he thought somethin
should be done in the matter. he offere
resolution protesting against the pas
sage of this bill, or any other that woul
interfere with the function OF the CIT
Judge and recommending the Legislator
to increase his powers and Jurisdiction
Mr.. Dillln said thai he was respone
BILE for the btu which had been offere
to aid passed by the Senate. and tina
he had only exercised his right as
citizen In so doing Ee denied that
was in the ioterests of justices of tn
peace, and cited several cases whert
under the present Law, great injustic
had been done to accused parties b
their being kept in jail waiting iris
before the Municipal Court.
City Solicitor Turner was given De
mission to speak. AMI said that II tt
bill now before tbs Legis' AZURE shonl
pass It would cripple the MuDilipt
Court TO such an extent that 1t wou'
be well TO abolish 1t altogether. L
thought the powers OF tho judge shoul
be Increased iB6.end OF berg atriGget
Upon o vote being taken on NJ
New eli's resolution, IL Was adopted /
81 ayss to nayF, Messrs. Dillin a.
Hawkins voting in the negStive.
MT Norton offered ref olution th
the City Solicitor be instructed
draw mp an otdinar CD providing th
all ordinances drawn up and printed
the intertsts OF private parties CIR corp
ratioLs shs Il ba at their expense, al
the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. BIison presented an ordinance
relation 70 the drainage Of this oily
private corporation, which, after
long dis cusslon, Wac laid over for o
week.
The petition of Michael Curran as
ing $50 for horse which no lost
falling into trench on Franklin sire
between Eighth and Ninth was REFER
to the Law CUE ntt5e.
A con m1uica i0u was received frc
William j FIsher, sskiug that in vif
of the recent burg =, .es IN this city I
Mayor be empowered 10 offer rega
or en-; ploy detectives for the appreht
sion of the perpetrators. 1t " "a REFER
to the Police COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Barphiil introd uced an ordin al
to amend an ordinance relst pg TO de-
which wss read O second time and
ferIed to the Law Com mittee.
COurcil then Adjourned.
During the evening the follow
bills were passed acd orders drawn:
Street Committee-Siram ous & Bro
$21.73; G. p. NaroDey, 81 TO: D A. r
rest IS 6l; John DOnnnue, 81 so; 10
Hapcbe. see 30; Monaghan, $40
j. NICK soWn, g 60; d. Douaher
65.78; a. TrsyDor, $40: J. M K
drick, 800 16; N. Duffy, S29; J. d G.
man, So 90: r. Gingebsch, SIS;
Denny, 81 so: M. Moran, 81 80.
Public Buildings-E A. Parker.
j. G. Brison, s33.19; Johnson & b
hill, $40 On; J. v Carlisle, 81 rs; Il.
Carsu eli, SO, 4 Gasrahsfs; S11; j
Solomon, $50 4oi N II Kelly, IS; s
Smeliz So Ii. ,ramna Mlla S24